Cross Shaft Sundial on Village Green (Dorstone)

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Cross Shaft Sundial on Village Green (Dorstone)

Image: © Fabian Musto Taken: 23 Jun 2018

The cross shaft may date from the 15th century, and might have had a cross on top of this back then, until in 1812, a sundial was placed on top of it. A very unusual sight, but impressive.

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Image Location

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Latitude
52.069216
Longitude
-3.002933